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Test Technician

Flex Texas, United States

onsitefull-time
Posted Jan 26, 2026Apply by Mar 27, 2026

Role & seniority: Senior/Staff-level Test/Manufacturing Engineer focused on test and burn-in processes.

Stack/tools: Test equipment design/maintenance; firmware flashing and unit configuration; Ethernet wiring; debugging across multiple system levels; reading schematics/ drawings; Disk Arrays basics; preventive maintenance planning; training/certification packages; collaboration with Industrial Engineering and maintenance teams.

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and improve test and burn-in processes; update process specs to reflect requirements; ensure safety and quality yields.

  • Drive corrective actions to eliminate yield detractors and improve process reliability; assist with new equipment/fixtures/test programs; coordinate preventive maintenance.

  • Lead recovery actions for downed test/burn-in lines; coordinate repair with maintenance, engineers, and suppliers; assist with new product introduction and disaster recovery planning; ensure training/certification packages exist and are completed.

Must-have skills

  • Associate degree, military tech training, or equivalent; typically 4+ years related experience.

  • Advanced technical skills; ability to train others; cross-shift capability across product lines.

  • Proficiency reading complex drawings/instructions; troubleshoot at multiple system levels; identify workmanship errors and drive corrective action.

  • Ability to configure/flash firmware, connect hardware, and perform first-line support

Full Description

Job Posting Start Date 01-26-2026 Job Posting End Date 03-27-2026 Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. Job Summary Principle Accountabilities: Develops, maintains and improves all test and burn-in processes within area of responsibility. Periodically reviews all process specifications to determine if it accurately reflect the process requirements and test techniques. Updates the specifications as required. Ensures that test and burn-in processes are within all safety specifications. Consistently reviews quality yields and develops corrective actions to eliminate any yield detractors, further improves the process reliability. Assists with the fabrication and development of new equipment, fixtures and test programs (where applicable). Ensures that effective preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and daily measurement schedules are in place for each test and burn-in process. Coordinates preventive maintenance activities. Ensures that scheduled preventive maintenance activities are completed according to the specified schedule. Assists engineering and the development labs with all new product introduction and development. Coordinates and monitors all FIMPA or product off-load activities for assigned test and burn-in processes. Ensures that each test and burn-in process has a training/certification package for both manufacturing and maintenance. Facilitates the completion of these training/certification packages with the appropriate engineer(s) and the Resource Development Department. Partners with Industrial Engineering on all equipment moves or line re-arrangements as required. Drives recovery actions/repair of any test or burn-in process that is down. Coordinates recovery/repair activities with the respective maintenance, technicians, engineers, suppliers or maintenance spare parts analyzers whose area of competence is necessary to get the process back in working order. Assists test engineers in development of disaster recovery plans for each test and burn-in process within the area of responsibility. Follows Engineering test processes. Ability to perform high-level repair, format and "build" software per unit configuration and connect hardware (cables) between multiple units. Configures/flashes firmware on Sub-assemblies and connects Ethernet connections between unit(s). Understands the basics of Disk Arrays and set up for Disk Arrays. Troubleshoots/debugs at multiple system levels. Ability to determine workmanship errors and drive back through quality. Performs module verification. Be able to troubleshoot wiring of units using schematic diagram and assembly process. First line support for workstation and line issues. Log and fail defects of units and parts that are defective and address trending failures. Education / Experience Typically requires a minimum of an Associates degree, military technical training or equivalent experience and training. Typically requires a minimum of 4 years of related experience. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Demonstrates advanced technical skills which may be used to conduct on-the-job training and/or lead/guide other employees. Highly skilled with ability to move between shifts/ product lines. Demonstrates broad knowledge of functional techniques and has input to process improvement. Has awareness of and may apply new technologies. Ability to read complicated drawings, mathematics, handbook formulas and a variety of testing and measuring instruments. Must have an understanding of manufacturing functions and the ability to train others. Able to read, comprehend and interpret complex instructions. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees, leads, manufacturing support and supervisors of the organization. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Decision Making / Discretion May make decisions or recommendations for team. Decisions may affect department/ function. Supervision / Leadership May edit work or advise other employees. Requires little to no instruction. Requires little to no supervision. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work that requires repetitive motion. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, handle small components, and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds with the aid of a handcart. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. What you'll receive for the great work you provide: Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans Life Insurance Short-term and Long-term Disability Matching 401(k) Contributions Vacation and Paid Sick Time Tuition Reimbursement Job Category Production Engineering Is Sponsorship Available? No Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first). Through the collective strength of 140,000 team members across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career with Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your growth, and build great products for our customers that improve people’s lives. Together, let’s create the extraordinary! Join our talent community to learn more about job opportunities, company news and events.

Test ProcessesPreventive MaintenanceTroubleshootingTechnical SkillsProcess ImprovementFirmware ConfigurationQuality AssuranceTrainingDiagnosticsSchematic ReadingData CollectionProblem SolvingCollaborationEquipment DevelopmentManufacturing FunctionsCommunication

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